3Com USB Adapter Network Card User Manual


 
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document may be subject to change without notice. 400803-005 09/04
Specifications
Environmental Range
Operating temperature:
0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Operating humidity:
0 to 90% non-condensing
Package Contents (PC Card)
3Com OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11g PC Card
Quick start guide
CD-ROM with drivers, installation and diagnostics
software, and documentation
Package Contents (USB Adapter)
3Com OfficeConnect
®
Wireless 11g USB Adapter
CD-ROM with drivers and documentation
Installation guide
Common Specifications
Data Rates
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps
802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
Frequency Band
2.4-2.4835 GHz
Wireless Medium
DSSS and OFDM
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA
Operating Channels (PC Card)
5-7 (Israel)
10-13 (Jordan)
1-11 (U.S., Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan)
1-13 (France, Argentina, Brazil)
Operating Channels (USB Adapter)
1-13 (3 non-overlapping)
Operating Range
100 meters (328 feet)
Performance Features
Dynamic rate shifting
Security
256-bit WPA encryption (Access Point and
PC Card)
WPA encryption (USB Adapter)
40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP shared-key encryption (all)
Standards Conformance
WPA certified, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Warranty
PC Card and access point: 1 year hardware warranty
USB Adapter: 3 year warranty
Refer to 3com.com for details.
3COM
®
WIRELESS 11G ACCESS POINT, PC CARD, AND USB ADAPTER DATA SHEET
Ordering Information PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3COM SKU
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 3CRWE454G72
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g PC Card 3CRWE154G72
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g USB Adapter 3CRWE254G72
The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g products can be used with all 3Com Wireless LAN
products, including these products below:
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Gateway 3CRWE554G72
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card 3CRWE154A72
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point 3CRWE454A72